Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1:56 pm
Montgomery Blair High School's Online Student Newspaper
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Although the National Weather Service as late as last night forecast a quarter-inch of ice and rain to fall in the region, a surprise 4-8 inches of snow fell across the Washington metro area, including 5 inches here in Sligo Creek Park.1
Joggers and dog walkers ventured out Sunday morning despite the heavy snow.2
Sligo Creek flows briskly between snow-packed banks.3
A man walks his dog on a trail along Sligo Creek near Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring.4
Snow blanketed trees and benches in Downtown Silver Spring.5
Despite the messy weather, several shoppers and walkers were out and about in Silver Spring.6
Heavy, wet snow weighed down on the umbrella of this woman walking along Ellsworth Drive.7
A group of girls play in the snow in Silver Spring.8
Freshman Gemma d'Eustachio laughs up at the snow flakes that continued to fall all Sunday.9
As the afternoon continued, most streets turned to slush, but trees and branches remained droopy from the heavy snow.10
Several men play a pickup football game on a snowy field in Silver Spring Sunday afternoon.11
Kids make their way up a hill to go sledding behind Sligo Creek Elementary School.12
A girl laughs after a quick sled ride down a steep slope.13
A snowboarder catches some air at a hill behind Sligo Creek Elementary school in Silver Spring. A surprise storm dumped half a foot of snow across the region Sunday, much more than originally predicted. Click for more photos.14
This giant snowman was constructed in clear view of Sligo Creek Parkway, causing several drivers to stop and take a look.15
Snowfall totaled up to nearly four inches today.16
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A real snow day
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Although the National Weather Service as late as last night forecast a quarter-inch of ice and rain to fall in the region, a surprise 4-8 inches of snow fell across the Washington metro area, including 5 inches here in Sligo Creek Park.